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Regrets: We are currently NOT taking new submissions.

(Last updated: 20 August 2025)

What are we usually looking for?

Stories that will call for reviews like these:

"...couldn't put it down..." - "...I laughed so loud my neighbour came knocking..." - "... this made me laugh and cry and feel with the characters..." - "...edge-of-seat stuff..." - "...they feel like friends..." - "...story haunted me long after I finished reading it..."

So, our emphasis is on Story. And on characters. And on fast-paced, deep impact, moving stuff. Stories that entangle the reader and won't let go.

Also, AI: While AI is our friend (a really handy toolkit when directed by a human brain), we will NOT accept AI-generated content. Tbh, nor will any self-respecting publisher. There's enough pointless filler out there without needing help from AI to generate more.

(Apologies if you are actually a sentient AI. If you can prove your sentience to us, we'll rethink our approach. Nod to Harley, first CRT PC who grew a consciousness.)

Oh, and... if you (person, not AI) have instead written a textbook on Orthopthology or chocolate chip cookies, please feel free to submit this too. With a motivation why you wrote it.

Submit your manuscript by sending an email to submissions@pkaboo.net. (Copy-paste this address into your email address line.)

Available Genres

1. Fiction:

Adventure | YA (all) | Fantasy | Science Fiction | General Fiction | Romance | Goth | Supernatural | Children's Picture Books | Younger Readers | Comedy | Crime | Thriller and Suspense | Mystery | Other

2. Non-Fiction:

Self-help Books | Life Coaching | Teaching Material | Music Books | Multimedia | Other

Some Basics

Must-Do: Professionally edit your manuscript for grammar, style, flow, accuracy, and plot holes before submission.

PLEASE NOTE: We don't accept unedited manuscripts. And we'll edit again, as all publishers do.

Disclaimer: Pre-editing improves quality and publication chances but doesn't guarantee acceptance.

Cover graphic: Submit a high-quality, marketable cover graphic, or we'll design one, taking your preferences into consideration.

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What to submit

  • Important: We only look at complete, finished and edited manuscripts. No book proposals or first drafts.

  • Submission requirements: Email us:
    • Description: Provide genre, target audience, and a 300-600 word synopsis (no cliffhangers).
    • Manuscript: Attach as .doc, .docx, .rtf, .odt, or .txt (no PDFs or .pages documents).
    • Name: Submit your real name and, if desired, a pen name.
    • Email: Send to submissions@pkaboo.net (copy/paste; link removed to reduce spam).

  • Wait for our feedback. Once you have a response that we saw your email, give us the standard 2-3 weeks to read your submission before sending questions.

  • You've submitted to other publishers at the same time? It will be first come first served.









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